2008 BMW 750LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750LI years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 750LI. That ranks 3rd out of 15 750LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (20 complaints, 31%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 65owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 750LI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 31% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 26% | 85,425 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 20% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 17% | 92,050 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 15% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 76,634 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 8% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 6% | 90,750 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 5% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 49,875 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 40,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 39,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 53,854 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 750LI recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Electrical system:ignition:switch; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Fix: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger…
door does not stay closed. door opened while driving.
My car one day just turned on all lights inside including emergency break and the engine started smoking out....
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, he smelled a strong gas odor. The contact recalled that the same issue had occurred with a BMW vehicle that he previously owned, so he drove the vehicle to his residence and restarted it. The contact exited the…
Heavy smoke from exhaust when at idle for more that 1 minute. Transmission seals leaking
Other BMW 750LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 750LI | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 750LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 750LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 750LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 750LI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 750LI | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 750LI | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 750LI | 24 | 1 |
| 2011 750LI | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 750LI | 30 | 1 |
| 2009 750LI | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 | 65 | 2 |
| 2007 750LI | 77 | 4 |
| 2006 750LI | 216 | 4 |
| 2005 750LI | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 750LI?
Owners most often report power train, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 750LI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 BMW 750LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750LI model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.